Humanoid Robotics Engineer — Build Next-Gen Robots

XDOF; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work environment

Advancement and professional growth

Work on groundbreaking technologies

Job summary

XDOF is seeking a Humanoid Engineer to design, develop, and enhance next-generation humanoid robots. You will work cross-functionally to push robotics boundaries and create intelligent machines that interact with humans in real-world settings.

Responsibilities include prototyping, control algorithm development, sensor integration, and collaboration across teams to ensure robust deployments. Join a world-class team shaping the future of robotics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing robotics systems, ideally humanoid or anthropomorphic designs.
• Strong knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, and robot control (movement, balance, manipulation).
• Hands-on experience with mechatronics, embedded systems, and sensor integration.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in robotics (e.g., C++, Python, ROS).
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and perception for robotics applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test humanoid robotic systems, including mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to define and refine system architecture, functions, and features for humanoid robots.
• Develop and implement control algorithms for dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.
• Integrate sensors, perception systems, and AI modules to enable robust operation in dynamic environments.
• Perform simulation, validation, and iterative optimization to improve performance, safety, and reliability.
• Document designs and results, working closely with manufacturing and field support teams to ensure successful deployment.

Skills

Kinematics

Robot control

Mechatronics

Embedded systems

Sensor integration

C++

Python

ROS

AI/ML

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ROS

Job description

XDOF is seeking a Humanoid Engineer to design, develop, and enhance next-generation humanoid robots. You will work cross-functionally to push robotics boundaries and create intelligent machines that interact with humans in real-world settings.

Responsibilities include prototyping, control algorithm development, sensor integration, and collaboration across teams to ensure robust deployments. Join a world-class team shaping the future of robotics.